MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
lambda reading only just passed test
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both headlight lenses deteriorating
emissions only just passed test advise attention
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
co and ho emissions only just passed test advise attention
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH PLASTIC BUT SEEM TO BE BUBBLING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES WITH POSSIBLE CORROSION UNDER THE COATING
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH CENTRE SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN AWAY FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH PLASTIC BUT SEEM TO BE BUBBLING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES WITH POSSIBLE CORROSION UNDER THE COATING
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S /R METAL BRAKE PIPE WHERE PASSING OVER AXLE
ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD
REAR BRAKE PADS VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL WEAR LIMIT
Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR O/S/F INNER OF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO WEBBING SHOWING (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SEVERE WEAR ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable INNER RACK JOINT FREE PLAY (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S /R METAL BRAKE PIPE WHERE PASSING OVER AXLE
ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD
REAR BRAKE PADS VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL WEAR LIMIT
Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR O/S/F INNER OF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO WEBBING SHOWING (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE CHECK LAMP CONSTANTLY ON
INTERIOR MIRROR VERY LOOSE AT ITS FIXING TO ROOF
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD
SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP CONSTANTLY ON
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP CONSTANTLY ON
ENGINE CHECK LAMP CONSTANTLY ON
INTERIOR MIRROR VERY LOOSE AT ITS FIXING TO ROOF
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD
SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP CONSTANTLY ON
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both headlights on lower limit
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both headlights on lower limit
both rack ends slight play
rear brakes slight corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
center exhaust supports deteriorated
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in n/s steering rack inner joint
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in n/s steering rack inner joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s front brake discs pitted and corroded
play in n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s rear tyre just legal inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AD03 XKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 XKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AD03 XKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2003.
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